Cube Litening AERO C:68X SLT prizmblue´n´black

The “Litening AERO C:68X SLT prizmblue’n’black” model from Cube, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art road bike that, at a price of 7599 EUR, is positioned in the upper price bracket. The frame is constructed using Litening C:68X® Aero Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and features aerodynamically optimised tubes as well as fully internal cable routing. The flat-mount disc brakes ensure a clean look and improved aerodynamics. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 7 kg.

The bike is fitted with Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc brakes, which ensure reliable braking performance. The rear derailleur is a Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9250-D with 12 speeds, controlled via Shimano Dura Ace Di2 ST-R9270 shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9250-F, which enables precise and rapid gear changes.

The fork on the Litening AERO C:68X SLT also features the Litening C:68X® Aero design and has integrated cable routing as well as flat-mount disc brakes. The crankset is a Shimano Dura Ace FC-R9200-P with a power metre and Hollowtech II technology, fitted with 52x36T chainrings. The cassette is a Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9200 with an 11–30T range, and power is transmitted via a Shimano CN-M9100 chain.

The handlebars, an ICR Aero Cockpit System, feature integrated cable routing and an Aero Spacer System, as well as a Garmin/Wahoo mount interface. The width of the handlebars varies depending on frame size: 400mm/90mm for 50cm and 52cm, 420 mm/100 mm for 54 cm and 56 cm, 440 mm/110 mm for 58 cm and 440 mm/120 mm for 60 cm. The handlebar tape is ACID Bartape RD.

The headset is an ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/8", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4". The tyres are Schwalbe Pro One, Tubeless Easy, size 28-622, fitted to a Newmen Advanced SL R.50/65 Streem carbon wheelset. The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Road Carbon, fitted to a Litening C:68X® Aero seatpost with Comfort Flex. The saddle is clamped using the CUBE Full Integrated Aero Clamp.

For dispatch, the bike is supplied in a box measuring 260 mm wide, 830 mm high and 1530 mm long. The gross weight of the package is 11.5 kg.

Overall, the Litening AERO C:68X SLT prizmblue’n’black from Cube offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, lightweight construction and aerodynamic design, making it a top-of-the-range model in the road bike sector.